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CHINA ISLAND CHINESE REST

13618 SR 84 · DAVIE · Broward County · FL 33325

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 8, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3491370
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8852494
DBPR license1614194

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#16High Priority12A-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe hands on soiled clothes while cooking. Proceeded to cook without proper handwashing. **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects in kitchen area landing on prepping table near roasted duck. **Warning**

Warning
#18High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed at walk in freezer – Raw beef stored over cooked chicken nuggets (both items not commercially packaged) **Warning**

Warning
#19High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler, raw beef stored over diced onions. **Warning**

Warning
#20High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prepping table in middle of kitchen area – roasted duck 107F (Hot Holding) Additionally observed at main grill – container of cooked rice 120F (Hot Holding) Additionally observed on prepping table at fryer – container of cooked chicken nuggets 98F (Hot Holding) **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#21Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board hanging by smoking box. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 4 employees on duty with no manager present at time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at walk in cooler and walk in freezer – floors and shelves rusted **Warning**

Warning

Basic 15

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty rack at triple sink. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed hanging by smoking box **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking broth soup while standing over prepping table. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking broth soup while standing over prepping table. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prepping table across from fryer. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sauce stored directly on floor by smoking box. Additionally observed container of raw beef stored directly on floor at Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed by grill next to rice maker – 86F **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Throughout establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Strong odor upon entering establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed container of raw chicken thawing on dishwasher's table area. Additionally observed container of chicken wings thawing on floor by triple sink. Both items thawing at room temperature. Both items still frozen. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler and freezer. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.